Swedish designer-siblings Uno Kristiansson and Östen Kristiansson are best known to collectors of vintage furniture for their imaginative lighting and mirrors. As partners, Uno & Östen Kristiansson united high-quality, practical Scandinavian modern design with fresh innovation.
Uno and Östen Kristiansson were born in southern Sweden. Their father was a furniture maker who owned a workshop — Vittsjo — that was named for the village in which it was located. In 1950, Uno opened his workshop in the same village. He called his company Luxus and brought his younger brother Östen on board as a designer and builder.
Like lots of designers of the era, the Kristianssons favored traditional teak wood but also employed more forward-looking materials such as glass, acrylic, leather and plastic. While their work spoke to the organic forms and craftsmanship that is typical of many Scandinavian modern designers, the brothers created minimalist oak mirrors and shapely pine wall lights — which often featured an integration of rattan — that set them apart from other artisans in their field.
Around 1966, Östen took over their father’s workshop and renamed it Östen Kristiansson AB. He eventually returned the company’s name to Vittsjo.
After 1970, Uno and Östen Kristiansson focused primarily on lamps and mirrors. They designed most of these works in acrylic, and wood became more of a secondary material in their composition. Collectors and interior designers continue to prize the many inventive furnishings they produced.
Find vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson table lamps, wall lights and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Mid-Century Uno & Östen Kristiansson Giraffe Lamp Teak Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 50s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Göteborg, SE
A rare Giraffe floor lamp designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, circa 1950s. The lamp features a striking tripod base crafted from solid teak with excep...
Acrylic, Teak
Floor Lamp in Teak Wood with Leather Shade by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Masculine floor lamp by O¨sten & Uno Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden - Teak frame with black leather shade. Labeled. Recently re wired with floor s...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Uno & Östen Kristiansson Giraffe Lamp Teak Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 50s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Göteborg, SE
A rare Giraffe floor lamp designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, circa 1950s. An exceptional example of Swedish mid-century modern lighting from the golden...
Fabric, Linen, Teak
Rare Oak and Plexiglass Tripod Floor Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This fabulous shaped and rare floor lamp was designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in the 1950's or 1960's. It has a tripod base made of oil treated oak with a Plexiglass tu...
Plexiglass, Oak
Teak "Giraffe" Floor Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, c1950s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is an exquisite specimen of the mid-century design movement - the Teak "Giraffe" Floor Lamp. Designed by the renowned Swedish designers Uno and Östen Kristiansson, this piec...
Teak
1950s Modern Swedish Floor Lamp by Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Modern Floor lamp, composed of stained oak and acrylic, designed by Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus in the 1950s. The piece was manufactured in Sweden. It measures 52 ...
Metal
H 30.71 in Dm 17.72 in
Vintage Ceiling Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Three E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for use in the USA. Bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this device in al...
Metal, Brass
H 4.73 in Dm 27.96 in
Opal and teak ceiling pendants by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling pendant model "Droppen" designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced in Sweden by Luxus during the 1950s. Made from long drop shaped opal glass shades with teak fittings. V...
Opaline Glass
Glass Table Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Mortsel, BE
Beautiful glass table lamp. In perfect condition with the original brand sticker still on. The glass is made with a white inner layer to di...
Glass
H 14.5 in Dm 9 in
Table Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Bulbous glass table lamp of diminutive stature of opaque white glass beneath a white acrylic upper section which acts as both a diffuser for the light source as well as a holder for ...
Glass, Acrylic
H 9.06 in Dm 19.69 in
Pendant Lamp UFO model 565 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light model 565 / UFO. Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, 1950s for Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden. Executed in matte opal glass diffuso...
Opaline Glass, Teak
H 72.84 in Dm 33.86 in
Set of 6 Chandeliers by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model 587 designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, produced by Luxus. Oak and large acrylic shades. Very good condition. The height is adjustable according to your wishes. Set of 6 ...
Acrylic, Oak
H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 9.45 in
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Wall Lamps Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall lamps designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden. The listed price is for one lamp, there are 3 lamps available.
Plastic, Oak
H 24.41 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair large cylindric wood Table Lamps by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Östen Kristiansson
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A pair of architectural table lamps. Lamp foots in wood, probably teak. Designed by Uno Kristiansson, for Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. Both retain their original labels: made in Sweden - ...
Teak
H 39.38 in Dm 40.16 in
Uno & Östen Kristiansson 1960s Chandelier for Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson in the 1960s in Sweden for Luxus, Vittsjö. A pine wood ring with eight arms and yellow Texolux shades made of Thai silk.
Brass
H 14.97 in W 8.67 in D 4.34 in
60s 70s Lamp Teak Light Wall Lamp Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp teak light wall lamp Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus 60s Object: wall lamp Manufacturer: Luxury Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: 22cm x 11cm x 38cm...
Metal
H 5.52 in Dm 29.53 in
Teak and Plexiglass Flush Mount by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by renowned Swedish designers Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in the 1960s, this exceptional flush mount lamp embodies the elegance of Scandinavian modernism. The cente...
Teak, Plexiglass
H 29.93 in Dm 17.72 in
Teak Table Lamp Luxus of Sweden by Uno & Östen Kristiansson 1970s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hannover, DE
This table lamp is a product designed by Uno Östen and Krstiansson in the 1970s. The height of the wood is 47cm , it has only one buld socket. The lamp is in a good condition and r...
Silk, Plastic, Wood, Teak
H 52 in W 12 in D 12 in
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Floor Lamp, Pine, Plastic, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stamford, CT
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Floor Lamp, Pine, Plastic, Sweden, 1970s A pine floor lamp designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Sweden c. 1970s. O...
Plastic, Pine
H 60.63 in Dm 19.69 in
1950s, Large Spherical Floor Lamp By Uno & Östen Kristiansson For Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Thiele Holland is delighted to offer a luxurious beautiful 1950s floor lamp designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden. The lamp features a refined t...
Metal
H 53.55 in W 16.15 in D 11.42 in
Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Giraffen mid-century modern floor lamp 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in PARIS, FR
A brilliant design, with a clear aesthetic by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus. This floor lamp has an oak structure supporting a Kvadrat fabric shade that provides a soft glow in ...
Fabric, Oak
H 53.55 in W 16.15 in D 11.42 in
Luxus Giraffen floor lamp 1950's
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in PARIS, FR
A brilliant design, with a clear aesthetic by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus. This floor lamp has an oak structure supporting a pleated fabric shade that provides a soft glow in ...
Fabric, Oak
H 57.09 in W 14.97 in D 24.41 in
Swedish Floor Lamp in Pine by Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
Floor lamp in solid pine, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, in the 1970s. This striking lamp is a quintessential example of the oversized pine-furniture trend o...
Pine
H 54.93 in Dm 14.97 in
Floor Lamp in Brass, Plastic and Fabric by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, 1960's
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Lamp in Brass, Plastic and Fabric by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Brass, plastic and fabric Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced b...
Brass
H 30.71 in Dm 11.82 in
Swedish oak / plexiglass tripod floor lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in DK
This rare floor lamp (model no. 308) was designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in the 1960's in Sweden. The three-legged stand is made from oak and the cylander shaped s...
Plexiglass, Oak
H 60 in W 8 in D 8 in
Teak floor lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden, 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Montréal, QC
Teak floor lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden, 1950s. Solid teak construction, brass fittings, steel weight under foot. New linen shade is included. E-12 bulbs, incande...
Brass
H 61.03 in Dm 16.54 in
Uno & Osten Kristiansson Teak and Green Leather Floor Lamp, Luxus, 1950s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Forest, BE
Teak and green leather floor lamp by Uno & Osten Kristiansson. The shade is made of green leather over a white painted frame. On top you can see a part of the teak tubular frame. Two bubble...
Brass
H 57.88 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Floor Lamp Produced by Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor lamp designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Fabric, Plastic, Rosewood
H 55.91 in Dm 14.97 in
Oak Floor Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Karis, Nyland
Oak wood floor lamp, made in Sweden by Luxus. Stunning, simple elegant design, oak base and standard, original fabric shade. Retains original Luxus metal imbedded label.
Fabric, Plastic, Oak
H 57.09 in W 16.15 in D 22.05 in
Floor Lamp "Giraffe" by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden, 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model "305" designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus, Sweden, 1950s. Solid oak, lamp shade in need of new fabric.
Oak